Flying from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Algiers and Barcelona follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 54 Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, opt for the 00:15 Vueling flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with Vueling.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ALG to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Barcelona (and then discovering more of Spain!) is a cinch with Airhub Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Airhub Airlines on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates ALG to BCN flights, with 77.03% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALG and BCN:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is 21 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 41 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ALG to BCN, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Central Algiers to Houari Boumediene Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to ALG:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Travel at your own speed with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and discover more of Barcelona and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Barcelona. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you'd like to explore Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALG to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a trip to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.